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putting up a front

phrase , present participle of put up a front

Synonyms and Antonyms of putting up a front

to take on a false or deceptive appearance

Though she put up a front, I could tell her feelings were hurt.

Synonyms of putting up a front

dissembling, dissimulating, letting on, making out

Words Related to putting up a front

acting, impersonating, masquerading, playacting, playing, posing, pretending

affecting, assuming, counterfeiting, faking, feigning, professing, putting on, shamming, simulating

camouflaging, concealing, disguising, masking

bluffing, feinting

Phrases Synonymous with putting up a front

making a pretense, making a show, making believe, putting on an act

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